Health & Nutrition
School Meals Policy
East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific

School Meals Case Study: Japan

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This case study highlights Japan’s school meal program, including its rich history and the role of food and nutrition education (Shokuiku) in school curriculums. It explores the use of local and organic products in meals and how school lunches are utilized as educational tools to teach children about nutrition, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Health Education and Shokuiku Division, MAFF. School Meals Case Study: Japan. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; September 2023.